026 State and Local Polling Program Applications Are Now Closed
Funding for the 2026 State and Local Growth Polling Program has been fully allocated, and applications are now closed for the year. Associations interested in conducting a poll in 2027 should begin identifying the issue they want to explore, the questions they hope the research will answer, and how they plan to use the results.
Planning a poll for 2027? Contact Alex Haddad, Manager, Community Development, to discuss your polling idea, determine whether it’s a good fit for the program, and begin preparing for the 2027 application cycle.
The State and Local Growth Polling Program empowers REALTOR® associations with credible, data-driven insights into how residents view growth, housing, transportation, land use, and community development issues in their communities.
Through this program, NAR connects state and local associations with its nationally recognized public opinion research firm to conduct customized surveys of local residents. Typically surveying approximately 400 registered voters within a defined geographic area, these polls provide valuable intelligence on community priorities, concerns, and policy preferences.
The results serve as a powerful advocacy tool, helping REALTOR® associations engage elected officials, planners, stakeholders, and the public with objective data that can inform decision-making and shape conversations around growth and development. By grounding advocacy efforts in local public opinion, associations can more effectively advance solutions that support housing opportunities, economic vitality, and quality of life.
NAR covers the full cost of eligible surveys conducted through the program,
Looking for inspiration? See results on NAR’s 2023 Community & Transportation Survey.
Success Stories of local REALTOR® associations that have used this resource:
- Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Promotes Reforms to the Dated Land Use Policy Stifling Housing Production
- Greater Greenville AOR uses the REALTOR® Party’s Growth Polling Program to Assess Voter Attitudes Toward Infrastructure and Housing Development
- Greater Piedmont REALTORS® Contribute Polling Resources to County Planning Efforts
- Fredericksburg Area AOR leverages a Smart Growth Poll to Create a Deeply Informed Regional Growth and Housing Action Plan
- Greensboro Regional REALTORS® Contributes Key Element to City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Smart Growth Polling
Click HERE for the online intake form.
Questions? Contact Alex Haddad, Manager, Community Development, 202 383 1129